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    Aban Old Arabic name

    `Abbas Description of a lion

    Abbud Worshipper

    Abdel, Abdul Servant (of Allah). Before anyof Allah's names, this prefix is to

    be found for a person's name. Below arethe ways one can have Allah's Name as part ofhis name:

    o Abdul-Alim Servant of the Omniscient

    o Abdul-Aliyy Servant of the Most High

    o Abdul-Azim Servant of the Mighty

    o Abdul-Aziz Servant of the Mighty, PowerfulOne

    o Abdul-Bari Servant of the Creator

    o Abdul-Basit Servant of the Extender

    o Abdul-Fattah Servant of the Opener (of thegatesof sustenance)

    o Abdul-Ghaffar, Abdul-Ghafur Servant of theForgiver

    o Abdul-Hadi Servant of the Guide

    o Abdul-Hafiz Servant of the Protector

    o Abdul-Hakam Servant of the Arbitrator

    o Abdul-Hakim Servant of the Wise One

    o Abdul-Halim Servant of the Mild, Patient One

    o Abdul-Hamid Servant of the Praised One

    o Abdul-Haqq Servant of the Truth

    o Abdul-Hasib Servant of the Respected, Esteemed

    o Abdul-Jabbar Servant of the Mighty

    o Abdul-Jalil, Abdul-Jaleel Servant of theGreat,Revered One

    o Abdul-Karim Servant of the Noble, GenerousOne

    o Abdul-Khaliq Servant of the Creator

    o Abdul-Latif Servant of the Kind One

    o Abdul-Malik Servant of the Master (or King)

    o Abdul-Majid Servant of the Glorious One

    o Abdul-Mu'izz Servant of the Giver of MightandGlory

    o Abdul-Mujib Servant of the Responder

    o Abdul-Muta'al Servant of the Most Higho Abdul-Muttalib

    o Abdul-Nasser Servant of the Victorious One

    o Abdul-Nasir Servant of the Helper, Protector

    o Abdul-Qadir Servant of the Capable, Powerful

    o Abdul-Qahhar Servant of the Subduer, theAlmighty

    o Abdul-Quddus Servant of the Most Holy

    o Abdul-Rafi Servant of the One Who Raises,Elevates(intellect, esteem)

    o Abdul-Rahim Servant of the Most Compassionate One

    o Abdul-Rahman Servant of the Merciful One

    o Abdul-Rashid Servant of the Rightly GuidedOne

    o Abdul-Ra'uf Servant of the Most Merciful

    o Abdul-Razzaq Servant of the Maintainer, theProvider

    o Abdul-Sabur Servant of the Patient

    o Abdul-Salam Servant of the Peace

    o Abdul-Samad Servant of the Eternal

    o Abdul-Sami Servant of the All-Hearing

    o Abdul-Shakur Servant of the Most Thankful

    o Abdul-Tawwab Servant of the Forgiver

    o Abdul-Wadud Servant of the Loving

    o Abdul-Wahhab Servant of the Giver

    o Abdul-Wahid Servant of the One

    Abdullah Servant of Allah

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    Abraha

    Abu Bakr Name of one of the greatest Companionsof Nabi Muhammad, MayAllah's peace and blessings be upon him. Abu Bakr wasthe first Rightly Guided Khalifa.May Allah bless him.

    Adel, Adil Just

    Adham Black

    Adnan Proper name Afif Chaste, modest

    Ahmad, Ahmed Most highly adored, or most praised;variation of the name"Muhammad." A very holy name. If one wishes to choosethis name for himself, he shouldhave a second name after it. For example,Ahmad Abbas, Ahmad Ali, but not simplyAhmad.

    `Aqil Intelligent, thoughtful, one who usesreason

    Akram Most generous

    Ala' Nobility

    Aladdin, Ala' al din Nobility of faith

    `Ali, Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble. Also the name of one of thegreatest Companions of Nabi Muhammad, May Allah's peace and blessings be uponhim . Hadrat Ali (may Allah bless his countenance) was known for immense Hikmah(Allah-given wisdom), bravery, ferocity, and depths of knowledge, amongst many other

    noble qualities. `Alim Wise or learned

    Altair The flying eagle; also refers to afirstmagnitude star in the constellationLyra

    Ameer, Amir One in authority. A leader; commander.

    Amid General

    Amin Faithful, trustworthy

    Amjad More glorious

    Ammar Builder, constructor

    Amr Old Arabic name

    Anis Close friend

    Anwar Light

    Arfan Gratitude

    Arif Corporal; aquainted, knowledgable

    Asad Lion

    Asadel Most prosperous one

    Ashraf Most honorable

    Askari Commander of an army.

    Asim Protector, defender

    Ata Gift

    Atif Compassionate, sympathetic

    Awad Reward, compensation

    Ayman Lucky; on the right Ayyad

    Ayyub A Prophet's name

    Aza Comfort

    Azhar Most shining, luminous

    Azeem, Azim Defender, referring to one ofAllah'sninety-nine qualities

    Azzam Determined, resolved

    B

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    Badr Full moon

    Badr al Din Full moon of the faith

    Baha al Din, Bahiyy al Din Magnificence of thefaith

    Bahir Dazzling, brilliant

    Barakah Blessing

    Bashshar Bringer of glad tidings

    Basil Brave Bassam, Basim Smiling

    Bilal Name of the Prophet's Muezzin

    Bishr Joy

    Burhan Proof

    Bursuq

    D

    Dawud The Holy Prophet "David"

    Dharr Dhul-Fiqar Name of the Prophet's sword

    Diya al Din Brightness of the faith

    Duqaq

    E

    Emir Another spelling for Amir .

    Esam, Essam Safeguard

    F

    Fadi Redeemer

    Fadil, Fadhl, Fazl Generous, honorable

    Faisal, Faysal Decisive

    Fakhir Proud, excellent

    Fakhiri Honorary

    Faqih Legal expert, jurist

    Farid Unique

    Fariq Lieutenant General

    Faris Horseman, knight

    Farraj

    Faruq One who distinguishes truth from falsehood. Title for Hadrat Umar ibnal-Khattab.

    Fath Victory

    Fatin Clever, smart

    Fawwaz Successful Fawzi

    Ferran Baker

    Fida Redemption, sacrifice

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    Firas Perspicacity

    Fouad Heart

    Fudail Excellent in character

    G

    Ghalib Victorious one.

    Ghawth Helpher, excellent assistant.

    Ghayth Similar to above.

    Ghazi Conqueror.

    Ghiyath Succorer.

    H

    Habib Beloved

    Hadi The Guide.

    Haidar, Haider A lion. Original name of Hadrat Ali ibn Abu Talib, May Allah bepleased with him.

    Hakeem, Hakim Wise, one of Allah's qualities of absolute wisdom.

    Hakem Ruler, governor

    Halim Mild, gentle, patient

    Hammad The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad."

    Hamid The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad."

    Hamza Another name for a lion . One of the greatest military commanders ofIslam, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, may Allah bless him.

    Hanbal Purity Hani Happy, delighted, content

    Hanif True believer

    Harith Ploughman, cultivator

    Haroun, Harun Arabic form of "Aaron"

    Hasan Beautiful

    Hashim Broker; destroyer of evil; breaker of bread. Hashim was an ascendentof the Holy Messenger Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)

    Hassan Handsome

    Hatim Judge

    Haytham Young hawk

    Hilal a new moon crescent

    Hisham Generosity Hud A Prophet's name

    Hudhayfah Old Arabic name

    Humam Courageous, generous

    Husain, Hussein, Husayn Beautiful; Imam Hussein (may Allah bless him) wasthe blessed grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

    Husam Sword

    Husam al Din Sword of the faith

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    I

    Ibrahim The name of Abraham.

    Idris A Prophet's name

    Ihsan Beneficence

    Imad Support, pillar

    Imad al Din Pillar of the faith

    Isa, Eisa, Esa A Prophet's name (Jesus)

    Isam, Issam Safeguard

    Ishaq A Prophet's name

    Isma'il A Prophet's name

    Izz al Din Might of the faith

    J

    Jabbar Mighty

    Jabir Consoler, Comforter

    Ja'far A river. Name of one of the Holy Companions, Sayyidina Ja'far ibn AbuTalib, May Allah be pleased with him.

    Jalal Tremendous rigor. Glory of the faith.

    Jalil, Jaleel Great, revered

    Jamal Beauty

    Jamal al Din Beauty of the religion

    Jameel, Jamil Beautiful

    Jawwad One who possesses tremendous generosity and gives toanyone who needs his assistance.

    Jawhar Jewel, essence

    Jibril Archangel of Allah, Gabriel, peace be upon him.

    Jihad Struggle

    Jubair

    K

    Kadar, Kedar Powerful

    Kadeen, Kadin Friend, companion, confidant

    Khadeer, Khadir Green or green crop (connoting freshnessand innocence)

    Khaliq Creative, refers to a quality of Allah's Creative attribute.

    Kamal Perfect one. Attribute of perfection .

    Kameel, Kamil Perfect; one of the ninety-ninequalities of Allah

    Kareem, Karim Generous, noble, friendly, preciousand distinguished

    Kaseeb, Kasib Fertile

    Kaseem, Kasim Divided

    Katib Writer

    Khalid Eternal

    Khalil, Khaleel, Kalil Intimate friend

    Khatib One who reads the Khutbah for Jumu'ah or any other Khutbah.

    Khayr al Din The good of the faith

    Khayri Charitable, beneficent

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    Khuzaymah Old Arabic name

    Kutaiba

    L

    Labib Sensible, intelligent

    Latif Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly

    Luqman Name of the one who Allah has endowed with Hikmah (DivineWisdom).

    Lutfi Kind and friendly

    M

    Mahdi The guided one. Guided to the right path Mahir Skilled

    Mahmud The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad"

    Maimun Lucky

    Majid Glorious

    Makin Strong, firm

    Malik Master, angel, king

    Ma'mun Trustworthy

    Ma'n Benefit

    Mansur Divinely aided

    Marid Rebellious

    Marzuq Blessed by Allah, fortunate Mash'al Torch

    Masruq Mas'ud Fortunate, happy, lucky

    Mazin Proper name

    Mika'il

    Misbah Lamp

    Mohsen

    Mu'adh Protected Mu'awiyah Young fox (first Umayyad Kalifah)

    Mu'ayyad Supported

    Mubarak Happy, blessed

    Mufid Useful

    Muhammad, Muhammad The Praised

    one. Proper respect is to be given to this name if one wish to have this as his name. Ifone wishes to choosethis name for himself, he should have a second name after it. Forexample,Muhammad Abbas, Muhammad Kamal, but not simply "Muhammad" by itself.

    Muhiyuddin One who revives the Faith.

    Muhsin Beneficient, charitable

    Muhtadi Rightly guided Mukarram

    Mujahid Fighter (in the way of Allah)

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    Mukhtar Chosen

    Mundhir Warner, cautioner

    Munir Brilliant, shining

    Muntasir Victorious

    Murtadi Satisfied, content

    Musa The name of the Holy Messenger Moses, peace be upon him.

    Mus'ad Unfettered camel Muslim Submitting oneself to Allah Almighty believing that there is none butAllah and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah upon him) as His Messenger.

    Mustafa Chosen one

    Mutahhar One who purifies

    Mu'tasim Adhering (to faith, to Allah)

    Mu'tazz Proud, mighty

    Muti Obedient

    Muwaffaq Successful

    Muzzammil one who is covered, wrapped up.

    N

    Nabhan, Nabih Noble, outstanding

    Nabil Noble

    Nadhir Warner

    Nadim, Nadeem Friend

    Nadir Dear, rare

    Na'il Aquirer, earner

    Naim Comfort, ease, tranquility

    Naji Safe

    Najib Of noble descent

    Najjar Carpenter

    Najm al Din Star of the faith

    Nasih Advisor

    Nasim Fresh air

    Nasir Protector

    Nasser Victorious

    Nawaf, Nawfal Generous, old Arabic name forthe Sea

    Nazih Pure, chaste

    Nazim Arranger, adjuster

    Nuh Name of the Holy Messenger, Noah, peace be upon him.

    Numair Panther

    Nu'man Blood. Name of the great Imam, Abu Hanifa, may Allah bless him.

    Nur, Noor Light; intense bright light.

    Nur al Din Brightness of the faith

    Nuri Shining, brightness

    Q

    Qadir, Qadeer power.

    Qasim Divider, distributor

    Qays Firm

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    Qudamah Courage Qutaiba Qutuz

    R

    Rabah Gainer

    Rabi Spring, breeze

    Radi

    Rafi Exalting

    Rafiq Kind, friend

    Raghib Desirous

    Ra'id Leader

    Rais Captain

    Rakin Respectful

    Rashad Integrity of conduct Rashid One of good council; rightly guided, havingtrue faith

    Ratib Arranger

    Rayhan favored by Allah

    Reda, Rida, Ridha (In Allah's) favor; contentment,satisfaction

    Ridwan Name of the keeperof the gates of Heaven.

    S

    Sabih Beautiful

    Sabir Patient. One who perseveres in any and all situations for the sake of

    Allah. Sa'd Good luck

    Sadaqat Charity for Allah's sake

    Sadiq, Sadeeq Friend

    Sa'eed, Sa'id Happy

    Safi Righteous, perfect.

    Safi al Din a perfection of the Faith.

    Safwan Rocks

    Sakhi One who is generous.

    Salah Devoted; righteous.

    Salah al Din Devoted to the Faith.

    Saleh, Salih Good, right

    Salim Safe, whole, flawless

    Salman Safe

    Sameh Forgiver

    Sami High, lofty, exalted

    Samir Entertaining companion

    Samman Grocer

    Saqr Falcon

    Sariyah Clouds at night

    Sayyid Master; Chief. Title for those who descend from Imam Hasan and/orImam Husain (May Allah bless them both), known as Ahlul-Bayt.

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    Sayf, Saif, Seif Sword (of religion)

    Saif al Din Sword of the faith

    Shahid a witness; martyr.

    Shafiq Compassionate, tender

    Shakir Thankful. One who thanks Allah.

    Sharif Honest, noble, distinguished

    Shihab Flame, blaze Siddiq, Siddeeq Truthful one. One who cannot lie.

    Siraj Lamp, light

    Sufian, Sufyan Devoted

    Subhi Early morning

    Suhail, Suhayl Gentle, easy; name of a star

    Suhayb Of reddish hair or complexion

    Sulaiman The Holy Messenger, Solomon.

    T

    Tahir Pure, clean

    Talal Nice, admirable

    Talib Seeker (of truth). Student. Apprentice.

    Tamir One who owns date palm trees

    Tamman Generous

    Tarif Rare, uncommon

    Tariq A path

    Tawfiq Success, reconciliation

    Taymullah Servant of Allah Taysir Facilitation

    Tayyib Good or delicate

    Thabit Firm

    U

    Note: Sometimes the spellings begin with an "O" instead of a "U".

    Ubadah, Ubaida, Ubaydah Servant of Allah Ubaid Faithful

    Ubayy Old Arabic name

    Umar Name of the second Rightly Guided Khalifah. One of the greatestcompanions of Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam).

    Umarah Old Arabic name

    Umayr Old Arabic name

    Usama, Usamah Description of a lion

    Utbah Old Arabic name

    Uthman One of the companions of the Prophet(pbuh)

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    Wafid

    Wafiq Successful

    Wahab a giver

    Wahid Singular, exclusive, unequalled

    Waheed

    Wa'il Coming back (for Shelter)

    Wajih Noble in countenance. Wakil Protector; representative.

    Waleed, Walid Newborn child

    Waliyullah Supporter of Allah

    Wasim Graceful, good looking

    Wazir Minister

    Y

    Yahyah Name of "John the Baptist."

    Yaman Proper name

    Ya'qub Name of the Prophet "Jacob"

    Yasir, Yasser Wealth, ease

    Yasin One of Nabi Muhammad's (peace and blessings of Allah upon him)names

    Yasir Wealthy

    Yunus Name of the Prophet "Jonus"

    Yusef, Yusuf Arabic form of "Joseph"

    Yusuf A Prophet's name (Joseph)

    Z

    Zafar

    Zafir Victorious

    Zahid Self-denying or ascetic

    Zahir Bright, shining

    Zaid Increase, growth

    Zain Beauty, Decoration, Ornament

    Zakariyya A Prophet's name ("Zaccharius")

    Zakiyy Pure

    Zubair

    Zuhair, Zuhayr Bright

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    Aban - Old Arabic name

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    Abbas - Description of a lionAbbud - Worshipper

    Abbudin - WorshippersAbdul, Abdel, 'Abd al - Servant (of Allah)

    Abdul-'Adl - Servant of the JustAbdul-Ahad - Servant of the One

    Abdul-Alim - Servant of the OmniscientAbdul-Aliyy - Servant of the Most HighAbdul-Azim - Servant of the Mighty

    Abdul-Aziz - Servant of the Powerful (Dear) One

    Abdul-Badi - Servant of the IncomparableAbdul-Ba'ith - Servant of the Resurrector

    Abdul-Baqi - Servant of the EverlastingAbdul-Bari - Servant of the Creator

    Abdul-Barr - Servant of the Source of All GoodnessAbdul-Basir - Servant of the All-Seeing

    Abdul-Basit - Servant of the ExtenderAbdul-Fattah - Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance)

    Abdul-Ghaffar - Servant of the Forgiver

    Abdul-Ghafur - Servant of the ForgivingAbdul-Ghani - Servant of the Self-SufficientAbdul-Hadi - Servant of the Guide

    Abdul-Hafiz - Servant of the ProtectorAbdul-Hakam - Servant of the Arbitrator

    Abdul-Hakim - Servant of the Wise OneAbdul-Halim - Servant of the Patient One

    Abdul-Hamid - Servant of the Praised OneAbdul-Haqq - Servant of the Truth

    Abdul-Hasib - Servant of the Respected, EsteemedAbdul-Hayy - Servant of the Living

    Abdul-Jabbar - Servant of the Compeller

    Abdul-Jalil - Servant of the Great, Revered OneAbdul-Karim - Servant of the Noble, Generous One

    Abdul-Khabir - Servant of the AwareAbdul-Khaliq - Servant of the Creator

    Abdul-Latif- Servant of the Kind OneAbdul-Malik - Servant of the Master (or King)

    Abdul-Majid - Servant of the Glorious One

    Abdul-Matin - Servant of the Firm, StrongAbdul-Mubdi' - Servant of the Originator

    Abdul-Mughni - Servant of the EnricherAbdul-Muhaimin - Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector

    Abdul-Muhsi - Servant of the ReckonerAbdul-Muhyi - Servant of the Giver of Life

    Abdul-Mu'id - Servant of the RestorerAbdul-Mu'izz - Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory

    Abdul-Mujib - Servant of the ResponderAbdul-Mu'min - Servant of the Giver of Faith

    Abdul-Muqaddim - Servant of the ExpediterAbdul-Muqtadir - Servant of the Powerful

    Abdul-Musawwir - Servant of the FashionerAbdul-Muta'al - Servant of the Most High

    Abdul-Nafi' - Servant of the Benefactor

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    Abdul-Nasser - Servant of the Victorious OneAbdul-Nasir - Servant of the Helper, Protector

    Abdul-Nur - Servant of the LightAbdul-Qadir - Servant of the Capable

    Abdul-Qahhar - Servant of the Subduer, the AlmightyAbdul-Qawi - Servant of the Most Strong

    Abdul-Qayyum - Servant of the Self-SubsistingAbdul-Quddus - Servant of the Most HolyAbdul-Rafi' - Servant of the One Who Raises, Elevates (intellect, esteem)

    Abdul-Rahim - Servant of the Merciful

    Abdul-Rahman - Servant of the BeneficentAbdul-Rashid - Servant of the Rightly Guided One

    Abdul-Ra'uf- Servant of the CompassionateAbdul-Razzaq - Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider

    Abdul-Sabur - Servant of the PatientAbdul-Salam - Servant of the Peace

    Abdul-Samad - Servant of the EternalAbdul-Sami - Servant of the All-Hearing

    Abdul-Sattar - Servant of the Protector

    Abdul-Shahid - Servant of the WitnessAbdul-Shakur - Servant of the Most ThankfulAbdul-Tawwab - Servant of the Forgiver

    Abdul-Wadud - Servant of the LovingAbdul-Wahhab - Servant of the Giver

    Abdul-Wahid - Servant of the Unique OneAbdul-Wajid - Servant of the Finder

    Abdul-Wakil - Servant of the TrusteeAbdul-Wali - Servant of the Governor

    Abdul-Waliy - Servant of the ProtectingAbdul-Warith - Servant of the Supreme Inheritor

    Abdul-Zahir - Servant of the Manifest

    Abdullah - Servant of God'Abid - Worshipper, adorer

    'Abidin - Worshippers, adorersAbu Bakr - Name of one of the Prophet's companions

    Abu al Khayr - One who does goodAdan - (Garden of) Eden

    Adel, 'Adil - Just

    Adham - Black or darkAdib - Cultured, well mannered one

    'Adli - Judicial, juridicialAdnan, 'Adnan - Old Arabic name

    'Afif, Afeef- Chaste, modestAhmad, Ahmed - Most highly adored, or most praised; variation of the name "Muhammad"

    'Ajib - Wonderful'Akif- Focused

    Akil - Intelligent, thoughtful, one who uses reasonAkram - Most generous

    Ala' - Nobility, excellenceAla' al Din - Excellence of faith

    Al 'Abbas - Description of a lion; name of the Prophet's uncleAladdin, Ala' al din - Nobility of faith

    Al Bara' - Wholesome with innocence

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    Al Hakam - The arbitrator, the judgeAl Harith - The plowman

    Alhasan - The handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandsonAlhusain, Alhusayn - Diminutive of the handsome, the good; name of the Prophet's grandso

    Ali, 'Ali, 'Aliyy - The highest, greatest, excellent, noble; name of the Prophet's son-in-law andCaliph

    Alim - Wise or learnedAlmahdi - Guided to the right pathAl Safi - Clear, pure, fine

    Altaf- Kindness

    Altair - The flying eagle; also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation LyraAl Tayyib - The good one

    Al Tijani - CrowningAl Tufail, Al Tufayl - Old Arabic name

    Amid - General'Amid - Support

    Amin, Ameen - Faithful, trustworthyAmir, Ameer - Ruler, prince, leader

    'Amir - Prosperous, populous

    Amjad - More gloriousAmmar, 'Ammar - Builder, constructor'Amro - Old Arabic name

    Anas - Very sociable; name of one of the Prophet's companionsAnis - Close friend

    'Antarah - Heroic; name of an Arab folk heroAnwar - Radiant, full of light

    'Aqil - Old Arabic nameArfan - Gratitude

    Arif- Corporal'Arif- Aquainted, knowledgable

    Asad - Lion

    As'ad - Happy, fortunate, luckyAsadel - Most prosperous one

    Ashraf- Most honorableAsif- Forgiveness

    Asim, 'Asim - Protector, defenderAswad - Black

    Ata', 'Ataa - Gift

    Ata' Allah - Gift of GodAta' al Rahman - Gift of the Beneficent

    Athil - Firmly rootedAthir - Favored, preferred

    Atif, 'Atif- Compassionate, sympatheticAwad, 'Awad - Reward, compensation

    'Awf- A plant with a nice smellAws - To give

    Awwab - Returning (to Allah)Ayham - Brave

    Ayman - Lucky; on the rightAyser - Easy in dealing, wealthy

    Ayyub, Ayoob - A Prophet's name (Job)Aza - Comfort

    'Azab - Touring, travelling, wandering

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    Azhar - Most shining, luminousAzeem, Azim - Defender, referring to one of God's ninety-nine qualities

    Aziz, 'Aziz - Powerful (dear)Azzam, 'Azzam - Determined, resolved

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    Badi - Marvelous

    Badi al Zaman - The marvel of timeBadr - Full moon

    Badr al Din - Full moon of the faithBadri - One who took part in the battle of Badr

    Baha, Baha' - Beautiful, magnificentBaha al Din, Bahiyy al Din - Magnificence of the faith

    Bahij - CheerfulBahir - Dazzling, brilliant

    Bakr - Old Arabic nameBakri - One who starts work early

    Baligh - EloquentBandar - Seaport, district capital

    Barakah - BlessingBarir - Faithful

    Bashir - Bringer of glad tidingsBashshar - Bringer of many glad tidings

    Basil - BraveBasim, Bassam - Smiling

    Bayhas - Name of the lion

    Bilal - Satisfies thirst; name of the Prophet's Muezzin (one who calls for prayer)

    Bishr - JoyBoulos - Arabic form of "Paul"

    Budail, Budayl - Name of a companion of the ProphetBurhan - Proof

    Bushr - Joy, happinessButrus - Arabic form of "Peter"

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    Dabir - Secretary

    Dani - Near, closeDarwish - Dervish

    Da'ud, Dawud - Beloved; a Prophet's name (David)Dhakir - One who remembers God frequently

    Dhakiy - Intelligent, brightDhakwan - Intelligent

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    Dhul Fiqar - Name of the Prophet's swordDirar - Old Arabic name

    Diya - Brightness, lightDiya al Din - Brightness of the faith

    Duqaq

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    Fadi - RedeemerFadil - Generous, honorable, superior

    Fadl - Favor, surplusFadl Allah - Favor of Allah

    Fahd, Fahad - Leopard, lynx

    Fahmi - UnderstandingFaisal, Faysal - DecisiveFa'iz - Winner

    Fakhir - Proud, excellentFakhr al Din - Pride of the faith

    Fakhri, Fakhry - HonoraryFakih - Legal expert; one who recites the Qu'ran

    Falah - SuccessFalih - Successful

    Faraj, Farraj - Relief, freedom from griefFarhan - Happy

    Farid, Fareed - Unique, rare

    Fariq, Fareeq - Lieutenant GeneralFaris - Horseman, knight, cavalier

    Faruq, Farooq - One who distinguishes truth from falsehood

    Fath - VictoryFathi - Victorious one

    Fatih - ConquerorFatin, Fateen - Clever, smart

    Fawwaz - Most successfulFawzan - Victorious

    Fawzi - To do with successFayyad - Overflowing, generous

    Ferran - BakerFida - Redemption, sacrifice

    Fikri - Thought, ideasFiras - Perspicacity

    Fouad, Fu'ad - HeartFudail - Excellent in character

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    Gamal, Gamali - CamelGhaith, Ghayth - Rain

    Ghali - Valuable, dear, beloved, expensive

    Ghalib - VictorGhanim - Successful

    Ghassan - Ardor, vigor (of youth)Ghawth - Succor, to help

    Ghazi - Conqueror

    Ghazwan - One on expedition, to conquerGhiyath - Succorer

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    Habbab - Affable, lovableHabib - BelovedHadad - Syrian god of fertility

    Haddad - SmithHadi - Guiding to the right (truth)

    Hafiz - Protector, one who has memorized the Qur'anHakem - Ruler, governor

    Hakim, Hakeem - Wise, one of God's ninety-nine qualitiesHalim - Mild, gentle, patient

    Hamal - LambHamas - Enthusiasm

    Hamdan - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad"

    Hamdi - Of praiseHamid - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad"

    Hamim - Intimate, close friend

    Hamzah - Lion; name of the Prophet's uncleHana - Arabic form of "John"

    Hana'i - Of happinessHanbal - Purity

    Hani - Happy, delighted, joyfulHanif- True believer

    Hannad - Old Arabic nameHaris - Guardian, protector

    Harith - Ploughman, cultivatorHaroun, Harun - Lofty or exalted; A Prophet's name (Aaron)

    Hashim - Broker, destroyer of evil; name of the Prophet's great-grandfatherHassan - Beautiful, handsome

    Hatim - JudgeHaydar - Lion

    Haytham - Young hawkHayyan - Old Arabic name

    Hazim - ResoluteHilal, Hilel - The new moon

    Hilmi - Gentle, calm

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    Hisham - GenerosityHud, Houd - A Prophet's name

    Hudad - Name of a pre-Islamic Arabic kingHudhafah - Old Arabic name

    Hudhaifah, Hudhayfah - Old Arabic nameHumam - Brave, noble, courageous, generous

    Husain, Husayn, Hussein - Beautiful, doer of good deads; a descendent of the ProphetHusam - SwordHusam al Din - Sword of the faith

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    Ibrahim - Father of a multitude; a Prophet's name (Abraham)'Id - Feast, festival

    Idris - A Prophet's nameIhsan - Kindness, beneficence; highest level of Iman

    Ihtisham - Modesty, decency'Ikrimah - Old Arabic name

    Ilias - A Prophet's name (Elijah)Imad, 'Imad - Support, pillar

    Imad al Din - Pillar of the faithImam - Leader (of prayer or community)

    Imran, 'Imran - Long-lived; a Prophet's nameImtiyaz - Mark of distinction or excellence

    In'am - Act of benefaction, bestowalIqbal - Prosperity, good fortune

    Irfan, 'Irfan - Thankfulness

    Isa, 'Isa, Eisa - A Prophet's name (Jesus)

    Isam, 'Isam, Issam - SafeguardIshaq - A Prophet's name (Isaac)

    Isma'il - A Prophet's name (Ishmael)Iyad - Pigeon

    Iyas - ConsolingIzz al Din - Might of the faith

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    Jabalah - Mountain, hill

    Jabbar, Jabr - Mighty, braveJabir - Consoler, comforter

    Jad Allah - Gift of GodJafar, Ja'far - Rivulet, little creek

    Jal - Resolution, firm willJalal - Glory

    Jalal al Din - Glory of the faithJalil, Jaleel - Great, revered

    Jamal - Beauty

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    Jamal al Din - Beauty of the faithJamil, Jameel - Beautiful

    Jarir - One who can pull; name of a famous Arab poetJasim - Great, big, huge

    Jaul - ChoiceJaun - Kind of plant

    Jawad - Open-handed, generousJawdah - Heavy rain, benevolent deedJawhar - Jewel, essence

    Jibran - Old Arabic name

    Jibril - Archangel of Allah (Gabriel)Jihad - Struggle, holy war

    Jubair, Jubayr - Old Arabic nameJul - Resolution, firm will

    Jumah, Jumu'ah - (Born on) FridayJunaid, Junayd - Young fighter

    Juwain, Juwayn - Sibling

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    Kadar, Kedar - PowerfulKadeen, Kadin - Friend, companion, confidant

    Kadeer, Kadir - Green or green crop (connoting freshness and innocence)Kahil - Friend, lover

    Kaliq - Creative, refers to a quality of GodKamal - Beauty, perfection

    Kamil, Kameel - Perfect; one of the ninety-nine qualities of God

    Karam - Generosity

    Kardal - Mustard seedKarif, Kareef- Born in Autumn

    Karim, Kareem - Generous, noble, friendly, precious and distinguishedKasib, Kaseeb - Fertile

    Kaseem, Kasim - DividedKateb, Katib - Writer, scribe

    Kazim - Well-tempered, cool, patientKhalaf- Descendent, successor

    Khaldun, Khaldoon - Old Arabic nameKhalid, Khaled - Eternal

    Khalifah - CaliphKhalil, Khaleel, Kalil - Beautiful, good friend

    Khalil al Allah - Friend of God; title given to Prophet Ibrahim

    Khalis - Pure, clearKhatib - Religious MinisterKhair al Din - Goodness of the faith

    Khairi, Khairy, Khayri - Charitable, beneficentKhoury - Priest

    Khulus - Clearness, purityKhuzaimah, Khuzaymah - Old Arabic name

    Kutaiba

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    Labib, Labeeb - Sensible, intelligentLablab - IvyLatif- Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly

    Layth - LionLu'ay - Shield

    Lubaid, Lubayd - Old Arabic nameLuqman - A Prophet's name

    Lut - A Prophet's name (Lot)Lutfi - Kind, gentle

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    Ma'd - Old Arabic name

    Madani - Urban, civilized, modernMahbub - Beloved, dear

    Mahdi - Guided to the right pathMahfuz - Safe, protected by God

    Mahir - Skilled

    Mahjub - Concealed, veiledMahmud, Mahmoud - The praised one; variation of the name "Muhammad"

    Mahrus - Protected (by God)

    Maimun, Maymun - Lucky

    Majd - GloryMajdy - GloriousMajd al Din - Glory of the Faith

    Majid - GloriousMakin - Strong, firm, well-founded

    Malik - Master, kingMamdouh, Mamduh - One who is commended, praised, glorified

    Ma'mun - Trustworthy, trustedMa'n, Ma'in - Benefit

    Mandhur - Vowed, consecrated to GodMansur - Divinely aided, victorious

    Marghub - Desirable, covetedMarid - Rebellious

    Ma'ruf- Well-known, goodMarwan - Old Arabic name

    Marzuq - Blessed by God, fortunateMash'al - Torch

    Mashhur - FamousMasrur - Happy, joyful

    Mas'ud - Fortunate, happy, luckyMasun - Well-protected, sheltered

    Maysarah - Of comfort, ease

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    Mazhar - AppearanceMazin - Old Arabic name

    Mihran - Name of a companion of the ProphetMihyar - Name of a famous poet

    Mika'il - Name of an Angel (Michael)Miqdad - Name of a Sahabi

    Misbah - LampMishaal, Mish'al - Torch, lightMiyaz - Distinguished, preferred

    Mu'adh - Protected; name of a companion

    Mu'awiyah - Young fox (first Umayyad Caliph)Mu'ayyad - Supported (by God)

    Mubarak - Happy, blessedMubin - Clear, evident

    Mudar - An Arabian tribe; name of a great-grandfather of the ProphetMuddaththir - Covered; a title of the Prophet

    Mufid, Mufeed - Useful, helpfulMuflih - Successful

    Muhab - Dignified

    Muhair, Muhayr - SkilledMuhammad, Mohammed - Praised, praiseworthy; the name of the ProphetMuhanna - Happy, delighted

    Muhannad, Muhanned - SwordMuhib - Noble, respected

    Muhibb - LovingMuhsin - Beneficient, charitable

    Muhtadi - Rightly guidedMuhyi al Din - Reviver of the faith

    Mu'in - Supporter, helperMu'izz - Comforter

    Mujab - One whose prayers were answered

    Mujahid - Fighter (in the way of Allah)Mukarram - Honored

    Mukhlis - Faithful, sincereMukhtar - Chosen

    Mulham - InspiredMulhim - Inspiring

    Mu'mmar - Given or granted long life

    Mu'min - BelieverMumtaz - Excellent

    Munahid - StrongMundhir - Warner, cautioner

    Munib - RepententMunif- Exalted, excellent

    Munir, Muneer - Brilliant, shiningMu'nis - Pleasant companion

    Munjid - HelperMunsif- Just, right

    Muntasir - VictoriousMurad - Wanted, desired

    Murshid - GuideMurtada, Murtadi, Murtadhy - Satisfied, contented, pleased

    Musa, Moosa - A Prophet's name (Moses)

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    Mus'ab - Old Arabic nameMus'ad - Unfettered camel; favored by fortune, lucky

    Musa'id - Helper, supporterMushtaq - Longing, yearning

    Muslih - Conciliator, reformerMuslim - Submitting oneself to God

    Mustafa - Chosen; one of the Prophet's namesMuta' - ObeyedMu'tasim - Adhering (to faith, to God)

    Mutawalli - Entrusted

    Mu'tazz - Proud, honorableMuthanna - Old Arabic name

    Muti - ObedientMuwaffaq - Successful

    Muyassar - Fortunate, facilitatedMuzaffar - Victorious

    Muzzammil - One who is wrapped up; a title of the Prophet

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    Nabhan, Nabih - Noble, outstandingNabighah - Intelligent

    Nabih - SmartNabil, Nabeel - Noble

    Nadhir - WarnerNadim, Nadeem - Friendly, entertaining

    Nadir - Dear, rare, precious

    Nafi' - Useful

    Nahid - GenerosityNa'il - Aquirer, earner

    Na'im - Comfort, ease, tranquilityNaji - Safe, survivor

    Najib, Najeeb - Of noble descentNajid - Lion, brave

    Najjar - CarpenterNajm al Din - Star of the faith

    Na'man - Old Arabic nameNamir - Good, pure, dear

    Nash'ah, Nash'at - Growing up, youthNashwan - Exultant, elated

    Nasib - Noble, relative

    Nasih - Advisor, counselorNasim - Fresh airNasir - Protector, helper, supporter

    Nasir al Din - Protector of the faithNasr, Nasser - Victory

    Nasri - Of victoryNasuh - Sincere, faithful

    Nawaf, Nawwaf- High, loftyNawfal - Generous; old Arabic name for the sea

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    Nayif, Naif- High, excellent; surplus, abundanceNazih, Nazeeh - Pure, chaste

    Nazim, Nazeem - Arranger, adjusterNazmi - Arranger, organizer

    Nibras - Lamp, lightNidal - Struggle

    Nijad - Tall, dominantNimr - TigerNizar - Old Arabic name

    Nu'aim, Nu'aym - Name of several of the Prophet's companions

    Nuh, Nooh - A Prophet's name (Noah)Nuhaid, Nuhayd - Big

    Numair - PantherNu'man - Blood, red

    Nur al Din - Brightness of the faithNuri, Noori - Shining, brightness

    Nusrah, Nusrat - Help, support

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    Qasim - Divider, distributorQays, Qais - Firm

    Qudamah - Courageous

    Qusay - Old Arabic nameQatadah - Name of a companion of the Prophet

    Qutaybah, Qutaibah - Irritable, impatient

    Qutb - LeaderQutuz

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    Rabah - Gainer, winner

    Rabi - Spring, breezeRadi - Satisfied, content

    Rafi - ExaltingRafid - Support

    Rafiq - Kind, friendRaghib, Ragheb - Desirous, willing

    Raghid - PleasantRahman - Compassionate, merciful; referring to qualities of God listed in the Qu'ran

    Ra'id - Leader

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    Ra'if- Merciful, gentleRais - Captain

    Raja - HopeRajab - Seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar

    Raji - Hoping, full of hopeRajih - Having the upper hand, more acceptable

    Rakin - Respectful, firm, confidentRamadan - Ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar; month of fastingRami - Marksman

    Ramih - Arcturus (brightest star in constellation Bootes)

    Ramiz - Honored, respectedRamzi - Symbolic

    Rani - To gaze, gazingRashad - Integrity of conduct, maturity, wisdom

    Rashid - One of good council; rightly guided, wise, having true faithRasil - Messenger

    Rasin - ComposedRasmi - Formal, official

    Rasul - Messenger

    Ratib - Regular, arrangerRa'uf- CompassionateRayhan - Sweet basil; favored by God

    Rayyan - Luxuriant; one of the gates of paradiseRazin - Composed, subtle

    Reda, Rida, Ridha - (In God's) favor; contentment, satisfactionRidwan - Acceptance, satisfaction; name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven

    Rihab - VastnessRiyad, Riyadh - Gardens

    Rizq - Subsistence, blessing of GodRuhi - Spiritual

    Rushd - Maturity, wisdom, sensible conduct

    Rushdi - Mature, wiseRuwaid, Ruwayd - Walking gently

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    Saad - Good luckSa'adah - Happiness

    Sab - LionSabih, Sabeeh - Beautiful, pleasant, fond

    Sabir, Sabeer - Patient, persevering

    Sabri - Of patience, perseverenceSa'd - Good luckSa'd al Din - Good of the Faith

    Sadad - Right thing to do, lucky handSadid - Relevant, correct, right

    Sadiq - Sincere, truthfulSa'dun - Happy

    Sa'eed, Sa'id - HappySafi - Pure, clear

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    Safiy - Best friendSafiy al Din - Best friend of the faith

    Safuh - ForgivingSafwah, Safwat - The best, the chosen

    Safwan - Rock, solid, pureSahib - Companion

    Sahir - WakefulSahl - Easy to deal withSa'ib - Appropriate, correct

    Saif, Sayf, Seif- Sword (of religion)

    Saif al Din - Sword of the faithSajid - One who worships God

    Sajjad - One who worships a lotSakhr - Rock

    Salah - RighteousnessSalah al Din - Righteousness of the Faith; name of the Muslim leader who liberated Jerusalem

    CrusadersSalamah - Safety

    Saleh, Salih - Good, right; a Prophet's name

    Salim, Saleem - Safe, healthy, whole, flawlessSalman - Healthy, safe, wholesome; name fo the first Persian to embrace IslamSami - High, lofty, elevated

    Samih - ForgiverSamir, Sameer - Entertaining companion

    Samman - GrocerSaqr - Falcon

    Sariyah - Clouds at night; name of a companion of the ProphetSati - Shining, bright

    Saud - FortunateSayyid - Master

    Sha'ban - Eighth month of the Muslim lunar calendar

    Shadi - Singer, enchanterShadin - Fawn, young deer

    Shafi - MediatorShafiq, Shafeeq - Kind, compassionate, tender

    Shahid - WitnessShahin - Hawk

    Shahir - Well-known, famous

    Shakib - Present, gift, rewardShakir - Thankful

    Shams al Din - Sun of the faithShamal - Wind that comes from the north

    Shamil - All comprehensiveShamim - Fragrant

    Sharaf- HonorSharif, Shareef- Honest, honorable, noble, distinguished

    Shawqi - AffectionateShihab - Flame, blaze

    Shihab al Din - Star of the FaithShihad - Honey

    Shu'aib, Shu'ayb - A Prophet's nameShukri - Thankfulness

    Shumayl - Complete

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    Siddiq - Truthful, uprightSinan - Spearhead

    Siraj - Lighted torchSiraj al Din - Light of the faith

    Sofian - DevotedSubhi - Early morning

    Sufyan - Old Arabic nameSuhaib, Suhayb - Of reddish hair or complexion; name of the first Roman to embrace IslamSuhail, Suhayl - Gentle, easy; the name of a star

    Suhaim, Suhaym - Arrow

    Sulaiman, Sulayman - A Prophet's name (Solomon)Sultan - Sultan, king

    Sumrah - BrownnessSuraqah - Name of a companion of the Prophet

    Su'ud, Suoud - Good luck

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    Tahir - Pure, clean, chaste, modestTahsin - Beautification

    Taim Allah, Taym Allah - Servant of GodTaj - Crown

    Taj al Din - Crown of the faithTalal - Nice, admirable

    Talib - Seeker (of truth)Tamim - Strong, complete

    Tamir - Rich; one who owns date palm trees

    Tamam - Generous

    Tammam - Perfection, strengthTaqiy - Devout, God-fearing

    Tarif, Tareef- Rare, uncommonTariq - Name of a star

    Taslim - SubmissionTawfiq - Success (granted by God), reconciliation

    Tawhid - Believing in one GodTaymullah - Servant of God

    Taysir - Facilitation (granted by God)Tayyib - Good or delicate

    Thabit - FirmThamer, Thamir - Fruitful, productive

    Thaqib - Shooting Star

    Thawab - RewardThawban - Name of a companion of the Prophet

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    'Ubaidah, 'Ubaydah - Servant of God

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    Ubaid - FaithfulUbayy - One with high self-esteem

    'Udail, 'Udayl - Old Arabic name'Uday - One who runs fast

    'Umar, Omar - Name of the second CaliphUmarah - Old Arabic name

    Umayr, Umair - Old Arabic nameUmayyah - Famous Arabian tribe'Urwah - Support, handle

    Usaim, Usaym - lion cub

    Usama, Usamah - Description of a lion'Utbah - Old Arabic name

    Uthal - Name of a mountainUthman - Name of tht third Caliph

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    Waddah - Bright, brilliant

    Wadi - Calm, peacefulWadid - Favorable, devoted, fond

    Wafiq, Wafeeq - SuccessfulWahab - Giving

    Wahhab - To give, to donateWahid - Singular, exclusive, unequalled

    Wa'il - Coming back (for Shelter); one of the companions of the Prophet

    Wajdi - Of strong emotion, passion and loveWajid - Smooth land

    Wajih - Noble, notable, distinguished

    Wakil - LawyerWalid, Waleed - Newborn child

    Walif- BefriendingWaliy Allah - Supporter of God

    Waliy al Din - Supporter of the faithWaqar - Dignity, sobriety

    Waqqas - Old Arabic nameWard - Blossoms, flowers

    Wasif- DescriberWasil - Considerate, inseperable friend

    Wasim, Waseem - Graceful, good lookingWazir - Minister

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    Yahya - A Prophet's name (John)Yaman - Good tidings

    Ya'qub - A Prophet's name (Jacob)

    Yasar, Yasser - Wealth, comfort, easeYasin, Yaseen - The two opening letters of Surah 36 in the Qur'an; one of the Prophet's nam

    Yasir - WealthyYazan - Od Arabic name

    Yazid, Yazeed - God will increase, enhance

    Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf- To increase (in power and influence); a Prophet's name (Joseph)Yunus, Yoonus - A Prophet's name (Jonah)

    Yushua - God savesYusri - Well-to-do, wealthy

    Yusuf- A Prophet's name (Joseph)

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    Zafar - VictoryZafir - Victorious

    Zahid - Self-denying, abstentious, asceticZahir - Bright, shining, flowery

    Zaid, Zayd - Increase, growth, abundanceZaim - Brigadier General

    Zain, Zayn - BeautyZarif- Nice, graceful, humorous

    Zakariyya - A Prophet's name (Zakaria)

    Zaki, Zaky - PureZakwan - Intuitive

    Ziad, Ziyad - Super abundance

    Zubair, Zubayr - Strong, powerful, smartZuhair, Zuhayr - Bright, having flowers

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